Balls Head Reserve Great War Memorial Fountain, Waverton Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Located in the picturesque surroundings of Balls Head Reserve in Waverton, this metal drinking fountain was installed in honour of those who served in the First World War. The fountain stands on two concrete steps, which are inscribed with the dedication. The fountain was a gift from Mr W. M. Ford. It was in place in time for a tree planting day held on 4 August 1934. Since its official opening as a public reserve in October 1926, 1,000 trees had been planted on site. Three hundred more were to be planted by local school children at the August event, which was presided over by the Mayor of North Sydney (The Sun, 4 August 1934). Inscription Steps This fountain was dedicated to the citizens of North Sydney, November 1934, by Mr W. M. Ford, Junr. In appreciation of the dedication of this area as a public reserve and in memory of the men who fell in the Great War Related links Planting trees (4 Aug 1934) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Balls Head Reserve Balls Head Drive Waverton NSW 2060 Local Government Area North Sydney Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Fountain/Drinking fountain Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1934 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Concrete Metal